Physicochemical Fruit Characteristics of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas L.) Genotypes from Serbia

High variability in the natural population of the cornelian cherry in the region of Serbia is an important genetic potential for use in breeding programs. In the course of a 2-year study, significant differences have been noted in morphometric characteristics (fruit weight and flesh to stone ratio were 2.11 to 6.71 g and 78.52% to 88.74%, respectively) and chemical composition of the mesocarp [content of total dry matter (TSC), soluble solid content (SSC), total acids, total and reducing sugars, sucrose, Ca-pectates, vitamin C, proteins, cellulose, anthocyanins, and tannins was recorded 18.26% to 33.39%, 17.40% to 32.37%, 1.62% to 3.75%, 11.77% to 26.30%, 9.50% to 24.07%, 0.38% to 3.25%, 0.32% to 2.44%, 14.56 to 39.22 mg/100 g fruit, 0.20% to 2.71%, 0.43% to 0.95%, 35.63 to 126.53 mg/100 g fruit, and 0.56% to 1.47%, respectively] of 18 cornelian cherry genotypes from Vojvodina Province. The data were compared and analyzed by multivariate techniques [correlation matrix calculation and principal component analysis (PCA)]. The highest positive correlation was found between TSC–SSC and total sugar–reducing sugar (r > 0.95). Using PCA, different genotypes of cornelian cherry can be grouped in clusters based on similarity in their chemical composition.

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Some Fruit Characteristics of Cornelian Cherries (Cornus mas L.)

Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca ◽

10.15835/nbha3915875 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 39 (1) ◽

pp. 255 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Sezai ERCISLI ◽

Suzan O. YILMAZ ◽

Jelena GADZE ◽

Ahmed DZUBUR ◽

Semina HADZIABULIC ◽

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Keyword(s):

Nutritional Value ◽

Fruit Weight ◽

Solid Content ◽

Organic Production ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Fruit Characteristics ◽

Cornelian Cherry ◽

Cornus Mas ◽

Soluble Solid ◽

Physical And Chemical

This study was carried out on 13 local cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) genotypes grown in Yusufeli (Artvin) in Northeast Anatolia in Turkey. Cornelian cherry fruits from these 13 genotypes were harvested and analyzed during the ripening period in 2010. Some physical and chemical characteristics of cultivars were determined. Fruit weight and fruit flesh ratio of these genotypes ranged from 2.72 to 4.11 g and 79.08 to 89.99%. Soluble solid content were determined the lowest as 13.7% and the highest as 18.6%. The genotypes had vitamin C between 31 to 70 mg/100 g with average of 50 mg/100 g. Total protein, cellulose, tannin and ash content of genotypes were determined between 0.75-2.18%; 0.36-1.08%; 0.57-1.28% and 0.51-1.13%. The genotypes were found to be free of pest and diseases. The present study showed that there were enough variability among cornelian cherry genotypes grown in same ecological conditions of a small area and these genotypes could be important both to improve nutritional value through germplasm enhancement programmes and to use them in organic production.

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YIELD AND FRUIT QUALITY OF SOME PLUM CULTIVARSIN ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM

Romanian journal of Horticulture ◽

10.51258/rjh.2020.09 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 67-74

Author(s):

Mădălina Butac ◽

Mihai Chivu

Keyword(s):

Fruit Quality ◽

Foliar Application ◽

Fruit Weight ◽

Solid Content ◽

Ecological System ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Soil Application ◽

Soluble Solid ◽

Fruit Growing

The aim of this study was to assess the yield and fruits quality of plum produced in ecological system.In 2019-2020 periods the influence of different fertilizers (Biohumus, Macys BC 28 and Cifamin BK) on yield and fruits quality at three plum cultivars (‘Centenar’, ‘Tita’ and ‘Stanley’) was carried out in a demonstrative plot from Research Institute for Fruit Growing Pitești, Romania. Biohumus was applied to the soil in increasing dosesfrom 0.5 l/tree (respectively 415 l/ha), 0.7 l/tree (respectively 585 l/ha) to 0.9 l / tree (respectively 750 l/ha) in two moments: in spring before the start of vegetation and in autumn after the fall of the leaves.Macys BC 28 and Cifamin BK fertilizers were applied foliar in doses of 2 l/ha, respectively 1 l/ha, in two moments: after flowering and in the young fruit phase.As results of the investigations we found that: the highest fruit yield was obtained at ‘Centenar’ (47.36 kg/tree) and ‘Stanley’ (41.00 kg/tree) cultivars in fertilization variant 3 (Biohumus – 0,9 l/tree, soil application + Macys BC 28 – 2 l/ha, foliar application + Cifamin BK – 1 l/ha, foliar application);the best results regarding the fruits weight were also obtained in the 3rd fertilization variant (Biohumus – 0,9 l/tree, soil application + Macys BC 28 – 2 l/ha, foliar application + Cifamin BK – 1 l/ha, foliar application), among the varieties being noted the ‘Tita’cv. with an average fruit weight of 59. 14 g; the fruits soluble solid content was higher in the case of the fertilized variants than in the unfertilized variant and the fruits aciditywas higher in the case of the unfertilized variant than in the fertilized variants.

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Genetic diversity in accessions of melon belonging to momordica group

Horticultura Brasileira ◽

10.1590/s0102-053620180218 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 36 (2) ◽

pp. 253-258

Author(s):

Ricardo N Valadares ◽

Roberto A Melo ◽

Isabel VF Sarinho ◽

Natália S Oliveira ◽

Fernando AT Rocha ◽

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Keyword(s):

Genetic Divergence ◽

Morphological Characters ◽

Solid Content ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Multivariate Techniques ◽

Morphological Descriptors ◽

Seed Length ◽

Dissimilarity Matrix ◽

Relative Contribution ◽

Soluble Solid

ABSTRACT The genetic divergence of melon genotypes belonging to momordica group, collected in five Brazilian States, was estimated, and the relative contribution of the morphological characters was determined for the genetic variability. The experimental design was randomized blocks, with four replicates. We evaluated 19 accessions of melon, momordica group, two accessions of cantaloupensis group and two commercial cultivars of inodorus group. These genotypes were characterized by 42 morphological descriptors. The data were submitted to Tocher and UPGMA grouping methods using the genetic dissimilarity matrix, using Mahalanobis’ distance. Singh criterion was used to identify the relative contribution of each character to the genetic divergence. Four groups of similarity were obtained in both multivariate techniques, with agreement between hierarchical UPGMA and Tocher grouping methods. The characters: pistil scar size, soluble solid content, seed length, fruit length and cotyledon length contributed with approximately 53.86% to genetic divergence among genotypes.

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Genetic Divergence Studies in Tomato Genotypes Grown under Low-Cost Polyhouse Conditions

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science ◽

10.9734/ijpss/2021/v33i2230709 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 309-313

Author(s):

Rakesh Kumar ◽

Anil Bhushan ◽

R. K. Samnotra ◽

Tuhina Dey ◽

Manmohan Sharma ◽

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Keyword(s):

Fruit Set ◽

Low Cost ◽

Fruit Weight ◽

Solid Content ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Close Relationship ◽

Cluster Distance ◽

Soluble Solid ◽

Tomato Genotypes ◽

Selection Of

Assessment of genetic diversity was made for sixteen yields and yield contributing traits in twenty-one tomato genotypes using D2 statistics. These genotypes were grouped into five clusters by the use of the Tocher method. Cluster I was the most significant, comprising 13 genotypes (Pusa Ruby, CLN2123A1 Red, PKM-1, IIHR-2042, Marglobe, EC 163605, Hawaii 7998, Palam Pink, EC 521038, Punjab Rakthak, EC 163383, Arka Abha and IIVR BT-10) followed by Cluster II with 5 genotypes (EC 163611, Punjab Sartaj, EC 160885, Punjab Barkha Bahar and Roma). Other Clusters (II, IV and V) were solitary ones (EC 249515, Kashi Chayan, DVRT-2). Cluster II recorded a maximum intra cluster distance of 3521.73 followed by cluster I (2796.45), whereas, cluster II, IV and V had zero intra cluster distance. The inter cluster D2 value also ranged widely, with a minimum value of 4082.34 between cluster I and IV, indicating a close relationship among the genotypes included. The maximum inter cluster D2 value (23102.20) between cluster II and V indicates high diversity among the genotypes in the clusters. Hence, maximum contribution towards divergence was observed by average fruit weight (14%) followed by fruit set percentage (12%), number of flowers per cluster (8%), fruit yield per plant (7%), number of fruits per truss (6 %) and total soluble solid content (6 %). Hence, due importance could be given to the selection of genotypes for further improvement based on these traits.

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EFFECT OF NITROGEN FERTILIZATION ON YIELD AND QUALITY OF WATERMELON, CV. TOP GUN

Revista Caatinga ◽

10.1590/1983-21252017v30n118rc ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

pp. 164-171 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

RODRIGO HIYOSHI DALMAZZO NOWAKI ◽

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ARTHUR BERNARDES CECÍLIO FILHO ◽

ROGÉRIO TEIXEIRA DE FARIA ◽

ANDERSON FERNANDO WAMSER ◽

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Keyword(s):

Total Solid ◽

N Fertilization ◽

Fruit Weight ◽

Solid Content ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Total Solid Content ◽

Foliar N ◽

Soluble Solid ◽

Marketable Fruit ◽

N Rates

ABSTRACT Nitrogen (N) is the second most important nutrient required by watermelons that can limit their growth and affect fruit quality when deficient. We evaluated the soil (N-nitrate) and foliar N contents and soluble-solid content of the watermelon 'Top Gun' in Brazil at six rates of N fertilization (0, 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 kg ha-1). N-nitrate and foliar N levels increased linearly with rate. Number of total and marketable fruit, weight of total and marketable fruit and total and marketable yields varied quadratically with rate. N rates of 187 and 184 kg ha-1 produced the highest total and marketable yields, respectively. The rate of N fertilization did not significantly affect total-solid content.

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Fruit quality and antioxidant potential of Prunus humilis Bunge accessions

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0244445 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (12) ◽

pp. e0244445

Author(s):

Hongbo Fu ◽

Xiaopeng Mu ◽

Pengfei Wang ◽

Jiancheng Zhang ◽

Baochun Fu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fruit Quality ◽

Red Light ◽

Principal Component ◽

Fruit Weight ◽

Solid Content ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Total Phenol Content ◽

Phenol Content ◽

Peel Color ◽

Ultrahigh Performance Liquid Chromatography

In this study, we aimed to evaluate the fruit quality of Prunus humilis and identify cultivars that could provide superior human health benefits. We measured the basic characteristics, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant capacities of 137 P. humilis accessions. Flavonoid and phenol content were determined via colorimetry and ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography. Single fruit and stone weights varied widely and were genetically diverse among accessions. The variation in soluble solid content was comparatively narrow. Total flavonoid content (TFC) ranged from 3.90 to 28.37 mg/g FW, with an average of 10.58 mg/g FW in 2019. Significant differences between accessions in terms of TFC, total phenol content, and antioxidant capacity were found. TFC in the accessions was normally distributed and predominantly in the medium range (9.57–15.23 mg/g FW). Red was the predominant peel color over all other phenotypes (i.e., dark red, red, light red, red-orange, and yellow). There was no obvious correlation between peel color and TFC. Catechin was the major flavonoid component in the fruit. Principal component analysis showed that TFC, ABTS, single fruit weight, and vertical and horizontal diameter contributed to the first two principal components for each accession. Accessions 10–02, 3-17-2, 3-17-4, and JD1-6-7-37 were characterized by high TFC, ABTS, and large fruit. We believe that our results will aid in the breeding and functional food processing of Prunus humilis.

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Vertical Distribution of Crop Load and Fruit Quality within Vase- and Y-shaped Canopies of `Elegant Lady' Peach

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.40.3.587 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 40 (3) ◽

pp. 587-591 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Vittorio Farina ◽

Riccardo Lo Bianco ◽

Paolo Inglese

Keyword(s):

Fruit Quality ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

Fruit Weight ◽

Solid Content ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Fruit Peel ◽

Crop Load ◽

Soluble Solid ◽

Deep Layers ◽

Peach Trees

Canopy shape and depth may influence crop uniformity of peach trees at harvest. To test this hypothesis we examined yield distribution and fruit quality changes at different canopy levels of peach trees trained to delayed vase (DV) and perpendicular Y (Y). Trees of both training forms were divided vertically into six or seven 50-cm-deep layers and fruit was harvested at commercial ripening from each layer separately. Regardless of training form, number of fruit and yield per layer were highest in the central part of the canopy, but more evenly distributed among canopy layers in Y trees. In DV trees, fruit weight decreased linearly from top to bottom, whereas it remained constant along the top and middle portion of Y canopies to decrease rapidly at the bottom. In DV trees, 83% of the fruit fell into AAA, AA and A size categories, whereas fruit of Y trees was more evenly distributed among all size categories. Hue of fruit peel color increased linearly with distance from canopy top in both training forms, but more sharply in DV trees. Fruit soluble solid content decreased linearly from canopy top to bottom, regardless of training form. A more uniform crop load distribution within the canopy in combination with a light penetration gradient resulted in greater variability of quality parameters for Y than DV trees.

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Malformed Fruits in `Niitaka' Pear Influenced by Pruning Strength, GA and Mepiquat Treatment

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.39.4.815d ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 39 (4) ◽

pp. 815D-815

Author(s):

Wol-Soo Kim* ◽

Jung-An Jo

Keyword(s):

Shoot Growth ◽

Fruit Shape ◽

Fruit Weight ◽

Solid Content ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Pyrus Pyrifolia ◽

Full Bloom ◽

Lateral Shoots ◽

Soluble Solid ◽

Positive Effect

This study was carried out to observe the effects of the pruning strength and the growth regulator on shoot growth and fruit shape in Pyrus pyrifolia cv. Niitaka. GA paste (GA) was known as a promoter of malformed fruits, but Mepiquat as an inhibitor. Light pruning treatment, of which removed the half of lateral shoots, decreased leaf area, weight, thickness, and the length of shoots and internodes in comparison to severe pruning. The occurrence of calyx perpetual fruit (CPF) in fruitlet stage was higher about 45% in severe pruning than in light pruning. Light pruning decreased malformed fruit by 10% compared to severe pruning at harvest stage, but there was no difference in soluble solid content of fruits between two treatments. Also light pruning decreased fruit weight. GA paste treatment on 50 days after full bloom significantly increased fruit weight, but Mepiquat decreased. In treatment of Mepiquat and GA the occurrence of malformed fruit was 31.3% and 35%, respectively and the index of symmetry was higher than control. Therefore, these results suggested that the light pruning has a positive effect on the production of symmetry fruit.

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Algorithms for detecting cherry pits on the basis of transmittance mode hyperspectral data

International Agrophysics ◽

10.1515/intag-2016-0075 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 31 (4) ◽

pp. 539-549 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Anna Siedliska ◽

Monika Zubik ◽

Piotr Baranowski ◽

Wojciech Mazurek

Keyword(s):

Near Infrared ◽

Imaging Technique ◽

Principal Component ◽

Solid Content ◽

Hyperspectral Data ◽

Infrared Range ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Soluble Solid ◽

Pre Treatment ◽

Validation Set

Abstract The suitability of the hyperspectral transmittance imaging technique was assessed in terms of detecting the internal intrusions (pits and their fragments) in cherries. Herein, hyperspectral transmission images were acquired in the visible and near-infrared range (450-1000 nm) from pitted and intact cherries of three popular cultivars: ‘Łutówka’, ‘Pandy 103’, and ‘Groniasta’, differing by soluble solid content. The hyperspectral transmittance data of fresh cherries were used to determine the influence of differing soluble solid content in fruit tissues on pit detection effectiveness. Models for predicting the soluble solid content of cherries were also developed. The principal component analysis and the second derivative pre-treatment of the hyperspectral data were used to construct the supervised classification models. In this study, five classifiers were tested for pit detection. From all the classifiers studied, the best prediction accuracies for the whole pit or pit fragment detection were obtained via the backpropagation neural networks model (87.6% of correctly classified instances for the training/test set and 81.4% for the validation set). The accuracy of distinguishing between drilled and intact cherries was close to 96%. These results showed that the hyperspectral transmittance imaging technique is feasible and useful for the non-destructive detection of pits in cherries.

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Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Some Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Genotypes Collected From Erzincan Province of Turkey

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1243010/v1 ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

HALIL IBRAHIM OZTURK

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Fruit Weight ◽

Solid Content ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Solanum Lycopersicum L ◽

Soluble Solid ◽

Polymorphism Rate ◽

Tomato Genotypes ◽

Local Farmers

Abstract BackroundTurkey is a country with different geographical features and therefore it is extremely diverse in plant diversity. Tomato is one of the most important vegetables produced both in the world and in Turkey. In this study, it was aimed to determine the genetic diversity of 24 tomato genotypes collected from local farmers from “Center villages” and “Üzümlü” district in Erzincan province.Methods and ResultsMorphological (qualitative and quantitative) and molecular markers (ISSR) were used to determine genetic diversity among genotypes. Genotype 24 was found to be higher than other genotypes with important quantitative morphological features such as fruit length, fruit width, fruit weight and soluble solid content (SSC). Considering the overall morphological traits, a wide variation was detected between genotypes. According to the molecular findings obtained. The polymorphism rate ranged from 0–100% and the average polymorphism rate was calculated as 80%.ConclusionPresent findings revealed the diversity in tomato genotypes collected from Erzincan province and may constitute the bases for further breeding studies in tomato and will bring an integrity in tomato identification studies.

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